This fantastic shot was taken by Nick Rhodes, of Hasland, of the Lancaster flying over Hardwick HallThis fantastic shot was taken by Nick Rhodes, of Hasland, of the Lancaster flying over Hardwick Hall
This fantastic shot was taken by Nick Rhodes, of Hasland, of the Lancaster flying over Hardwick Hall

15 photos as iconic Lancaster Bomber takes to the skies over Derbyshire to mark Dambusters anniversary

Residents were treated to the sight of a Lancaster Bomber above Derbyshire this weekend – as the anniversary of the historic Dambusters raids was marked.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 16th May 2022, 11:05 BST
Updated 16th May 2022, 12:40 BST

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The legendary plane flew past Doe Lea and Hardwick Hall this weekend – with Monday, May 16 marking the 79th anniversary of the bouncing bomb raids on Germany in 1943.

Crowds gathered on Saturday and Sunday for two spectacular flyovers, as the aircraft took part in an RAF Bomber Command Remembrance flight.

See 15 photos of the Lancaster Bomber as it passed through Derbyshire’s skies.

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See 15 photos of the Lancaster Bomber as it passed through Derbyshire’s skies.

The Lancaster Bomber passed over Derbyshire as part of a series of flyovers across the country. Credit: Josh Barker @avfuelphotography

5. Lancaster Bomber

The Lancaster Bomber passed over Derbyshire as part of a series of flyovers across the country. Credit: Josh Barker @avfuelphotography Photo: Josh Barker @avfuelphotography

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A number of photographers waiting for the perfect shot.

6. Doe Lea crowds

A number of photographers waiting for the perfect shot. Photo: jason chadwick

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An estimated 1,600 civilians – about 600 Germans and 1,000 forced labourers, mainly Soviet – were killed by the flooding. Despite rapid repairs by the Germans, production did not return to normal until September.

7. The human cost

An estimated 1,600 civilians – about 600 Germans and 1,000 forced labourers, mainly Soviet – were killed by the flooding. Despite rapid repairs by the Germans, production did not return to normal until September. Photo: Josh Barker @avfuelphotography

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There were 53 RAF casualties during the raid, and three men were captured.

8. British casualties

There were 53 RAF casualties during the raid, and three men were captured. Photo: David Schmidt

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